- Contractor Registration (Required Items)
- Completed Electrical Contractor Registration Form – only available through our online permitting software, Cloudpermit
- There is no fee for licensed electricians to register with the City of Caldwell
- Permit
- Fees for trade permits are $80.00
Skilled Trades
Electrical
An Electrical Permit is required for, but not limited to:
- New Construction – Electrical installations for new residential or commercial structures.
- Additions and Remodels – Any new wiring, or existing wiring that has been altered or added to for additions and remodels.
- Panel Work – Upgrading, replacing, adding breaker panels, sub-panels, or service disconnects.
- Major Appliances and Equipment – the installation of pool equipment, hot tubs, whole-home generators, solar systems, and other similar equipment.
- New Circuits – Running new wiring to add receptacles, switches, lighting, and outlets
- Outdoor Circuits – Above and below ground wiring for permanent outdoor or landscape lighting, and outdoor receptacles.
Electrical work requiring a permit is required to be performed by a licensed and insured electrician who must first register with the City of Caldwell before applying for a permit and starting any work.
Please note that the City of Caldwell does not have a solar program. There is no interconnection. The customer only pays for the delivered energy that is consumed from the city. There is not any buy back of the returned energy. Our meters read delivered and returned energy. They can use all the solar that is produced including battery capacity.
Fire Protection Systems
Coming Soon!
Irrigation
An Irrigation Permit is required for, but not limited to:
- New Installations – Putting in a brand-new, permanent in-ground irrigation system connected to city.
- Major Expansions – Adding new zones or altering/extending existing installations.
- Backflow Replacements – Replacing or upgrading the backflow prevention assembly.
A backflow prevention device is required at the connection to the water supply, and must be independently tested by a licensed backflow tester. Reports must be submitted to permits@caldwelltx.gov
The City of Caldwell DOES NOT allow the use of Double Check Valve Assemblies (DCVA) to protect the potable water supply system from irrigation systems. A Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) is the minimum device for irrigation systems with no health hazards, and a Reduced Pressure Principle Backflow Preventer (RPZ/RPBA) is required for irrigation systems with health hazards. "Health Hazard" as defined by TCEQ.
State law allows homeowners to perform this work on their homestead. However, any other person performing this work must be a state licensed plumber or irrigator that is registered with the City of Caldwell. The City of Caldwell will require a copy of the state license to register as an Irrigation Contractor.
Mechanical (HVAC)
A Mechanical (HVAC) Permit is required for, but not limited to:
- New Construction – Installing a new heating or cooling system for residential or commercial structures.
- Additions and Remodels – Installing a new heating or cooling system, adding new zones, extending or altering ductwork, or running new gas or refrigerant lines.
- System Replacements – Upgrading or replacing an existing furnace, condenser, or evaporator coil.
- Conversions – Conversions from gas to electric furnace and vice versa.
- Vent Hoods – Installation, replacement, or alteration to major components of type 1 or type 2 commercial vent hoods.
- Walk-in Cooler/Freezer – Installation, replacement, or alteration to major components of commercial walk-in coolers and freezers.
Mechanical work requiring a permit is required to be performed by a licensed and insured Mechanical Contractor who must first register with the City of Caldwell before applying for a permit and starting any work.
Plumbing (Gas & No Gas)
A Plumbing Permit is required for, but not limited to:
- New Construction – Installing new water, drain, waste, vent, or gas lines for residential or commercial plumbing systems.
- Additions and Remodels – Installing new or rerouting, extending, altering or modifying existing water, drain, waste, vent, or gas lines for residential and commercial plumbing systems.
- Repairs – Repairing water, drain, waste, and vent plumbing systems.
- Water Heater Replacements – Replacing an existing electric or gas water heater.
Plumbing permits have two separate categories, permits that require work with gas lines – Plumbing Gas Permits, and permits that do not require work with gas lines – Plumbing No Gas.
- The purpose for this is for the city to be able to easily identify which plumbing permits will require correspondence with the natural gas utility provider – Atmos Energy.
Plumbing work requiring a permit is required to be performed by a licensed and insured Plumber who must first register with the City of Caldwell before applying for a permit and starting any work.